WEATHERLY AVIATION CO INC 620B
Hatch, NM — July 9, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 9, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA171 |
| Event ID | 20150709X35426 |
| Location | Hatch, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.63000, -107.36000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WEATHERLY AVIATION CO INC |
| Model | 620B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance, and the airplane struck a transmission line wire during aerial application operations.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that upon completion of an aerial application of fungicide, he made an end clean up pass. He reported that the airplane struck a transmission line wire that he did not see, and then impacted the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.